The general influence exerted by the existence and operations of such aline of trade and travel upon our international relations with Mexico would necessarily be powerful and of the most beneficial character. though the present occasion does not seem suitable for enlarging upon it. As a defense in time of war it would be eqnal to an army or a line of forts. but far more valuable in the preservation of peace by cultivating its arts and removing the temptations and occasions of hostility. And that it would open. by legitimate and acceptable modes. the northern states of Mexico to industrial colonies. emigrating from onr own nore populous districts. will not be questioned by those who have faith in the manifest destiny of the AngloAmerican people to occupy and rule this continent. nor that such a settlement and the consequent development of the resources and riches of that region would be fruitful in good and peaceful results to all the inhabitants of the land. But the present question is much marrower and more definite. It is simply this: whether this road. when constructed. wili be able. by means of its entire net revenue. to pay the guaranteed interest on the cost of its construction. so as to insure the Government against any advance on account of its liability.
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Anglo-American people are destined to occupy and rule the continent.